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Bödecker Ernst & Partner

Germany

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Key contacts
Partner: Carsten Ernst
Partner: Carsten Bödecker
Quick facts
Number of partners

7

Number of advisors

10

Languages

English, German

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Firm overview

We advise fund sponsors and issuers of investment products. Within our Finance practice we focus on asset based finance, real estate finance and other project finance. German insurance companies, pension funds and other regulatory investors also form part of our client base, particularly in the areas of regulatory and tax advice on alternative investments.

We advise on real estate and all facets thereof. Our experience in real estate and M&A transactions, acquisition structuring and due diligence ensures that you are in the best of hands. Our Treasury practice advises on all aspects of financing of companies, debt issuance and cash management.

International tax is our bread and butter. We cover all aspects of cross-border taxation, from local German tax laws to double tax treaties. We can also represent you in court or act as your primary contact with local tax authorities.

We are able to advise you on the initial structuring of your investment as well as on any legal or tax issues, including tax and regulatory compliance, which may arise during the lifetime of the fund. Should you need tax advice on general issues or on highly specialised issues in connection with your financial investments – we are the right choice for you.

 

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Client Feedback

"I have always been impressed with Bödecker & Ernst's extensive knowledge of both German and US tax laws. They are able to present the issues we encounter in Germany succinctly and in a way that allows us to comprehend the issues and support us in making both good business and tax decisions on behalf of our partners."

"We are very happy with the convenient and competent way they handle all kind of questions in a timely manner and they are always very reliable."

Key practice areas

Tax Advisory

  • Tax consulting
  • International tax advisory

Corporate Tax Matters

  • Transactions
  • Financial services
  • Cross-border project management

Other

  • Investment Funds
  • Regulated Investors
  • Real Estate
  • Private Equity

 

Sector expertise
  • Financial services
  • Institutional investors
  • Investment management
  • Real estate
Address:
Nordstraße 116-118
40477, Düsseldorf
Tel:+49 211 946 847 00 Fax:+49 211 946 847 01 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.bepartners.pro
2026 Edition
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Overview

Bödecker Ernst & Partner is a leading independent German law firm specializing in investment management, with offices in Düsseldorf and Luxembourg. Led by key partners Dr. Carsten Bödecker and Carsten Ernst, the firm offers expert tax and legal services for structuring, marketing, and operating investment funds. Their clients include top insurance companies, pension schemes, asset managers, and private equity funds across Germany and global financial hubs. Renowned for cross-border taxation and regulatory compliance, they advise 21 professional pension schemes, major church-related investors, and global investment firms. 

During the research period, the firm advised a German real estate special investment fund with Tax, legal and regulatory advice on the investment in a French real estate company. In addition, the team supported a Luxembourg Alternative Investment Fund on declaration and reporting obligations according to the German Foreign Tax Act  

Client Feedback 

“Extremely reliable and available 24/7, Bödecker Ernst & Partner demonstrates deep expertise in German tax matters and a strong grasp of structuring strategies tailored to private equity firms.” 

Linked Reviews
Tax

Bödecker Ernst & Partner is an independent German law firm explicitly focused on investment management by providing comprehensive tax and legal services in relation to the structuring, establishment, marketing and operation of investment funds and investment products. The firm also covers all aspects of cross-border taxation, from local German tax laws to double tax treaties. Carsten Bödecker and Carsten Ernst, two of the firm's founding members, are partners in its taxation division. The remainder of the team includes four further partners.

During the research period, the firm offered tax due diligence and structuring guidance for a German insurance group's investment in a Swedish insurer, which was structured through a Luxembourg transparent co-investment vehicle. The team also served as the tax, legal, and regulatory advisor for a Luxembourg pooling-fund of a German professional pension scheme.

Client feedback

“Memo was provided in a timely manner at very good quality and at a reasonable price. Very experienced in tax structuring and regulatory advice.”

“Results driven. Client focused.”

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